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C8 : Graveyard Squad.

Posted by MolochFor group 0
Moloch
GM, 1385 posts
Pluto Company
Tue 20 Nov 2007
at 22:33
  • msg #1

C8 : Graveyard Squad

Corporal Van Fanel

Annubis

McDirth
2 'grackle teeth' and a cyborg from Madtown Law
Carver
Archangel
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:04, Tue 20 Nov 2007.
Moloch
GM, 1386 posts
Pluto Company
Tue 20 Nov 2007
at 22:41
  • msg #2

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Upon arriving at the tunnel exit, (about 20 seconds after leaving HQ platoon), the entrance to the tunnel - double doors disguised as large tombstones - are open.

The bloody head of Frijio is lying at the top of the stairs and there are foot prints, obviously belonging to gargoyles.

The sound of a large - someone - is heard running up the tunnel towards the exit and Vans' srike team.

McDirth and the other 3, spread out and cover the entrance to the tunnel, weapons drawn.

Annubis follows his orders circling 40 feet above the ground.
Archangel
NPC, 4 posts
Kill Hound
Madtown Militia
Tue 20 Nov 2007
at 23:18
  • msg #3

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Archangel hops on his hovercycle and follows along with Van and the others at Carver's side.

"Why don't you ask me yourself... dick with big eyes..."
Van
player, 307 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Wed 21 Nov 2007
at 16:11
  • msg #4

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Realizing there's no time to trade insults with the dog-man, Van quickly gets into position, preparing for the coming charge. Keeping his plasma cannon trained on the doors he asks "Archangel, who's coming out?"
Archangel
NPC, 5 posts
Kill Hound
Madtown Militia
Thu 22 Nov 2007
at 18:33
  • msg #5

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"I don't know... a mage.... not a demon"

Archangel aims his rifle at the stairs anyway.
Maeth
NPC, 17 posts
Wolfen - Warrior
Mercenary - 6th Platoon
Thu 22 Nov 2007
at 18:36
  • msg #6

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The wolfen shows himself a few seconds later, and stops suddenly when he sees the weapons aimed back down at him. His heart jumps a beat assuming it was Osema and his crew...

"Where are they?"
Annubis
NPC, 2 posts
Warhawk Iron Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Thu 22 Nov 2007
at 18:37
  • msg #7

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"Corporal Fanel! I can see the demon gargoyles from here, they are by the lake, and they fly above a hovercyle... with the demon brodkil."
Van
player, 308 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Fri 23 Nov 2007
at 07:22
  • msg #8

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van lowers his rifle, his heart having skipped a beat for nearly opening fire on a fellow soldier. "Copy that," he says getting on his board and preparing to give chase. He says over the radio, "The gargoyles have been spotted with Osema near the lake, I need any available air units with me to head them off."

He takes to the sky and starts his persuit once at least the squad of Juggernauts have caught up with him.


OOC -- Did there not used to be 6 Juggernauts before I left?
This message was last edited by the player at 07:24, Fri 23 Nov 2007.
Moloch
GM, 1390 posts
Pluto Company
Fri 23 Nov 2007
at 17:12
  • msg #9

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

[ there are 8 juggernauts, 6 of which fly. 3 of them are in 2nd platoon, 3 are in 1st platoon. ]
Carver
player, 30 posts
Big Sam
The Garbage Man
Fri 23 Nov 2007
at 21:22
  • msg #10

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

   Carver breaks into a sprint in the direction of the lake.  His suit of power armour can't fly, but it is certainly one of the faster ones ever created to run on legs.  He reaches his top speed of 127 kmph in just a few seconds.  Hunting demons was barely worth his time and ammunition, but this little venture had the potential to offer up a few other rewards.  Carver runs until he can see the fleeing monsters or when he is sure they are moving too fast for him to catch.
Archangel
NPC, 6 posts
Kill Hound
Madtown Militia
Sat 24 Nov 2007
at 01:27
  • msg #11

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The Kill Hound wastes no time and follows Carver towards these demons. WIth no question of why, he begins to taste blood, and he runs faster... The blood he tastes is his own, as he munches on his tongue in anticipation.
McDirth
NPC, 3 posts
Human - Gunslinger
Madtown Militia - Law
Sat 24 Nov 2007
at 01:34
  • msg #12

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

McDirth gives a nod to his men, and they blast off on their hovercycles behind Carver and Archangel. McDirth looks back to make sure the others are following.
Annubis
NPC, 3 posts
Warhawk Iron Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Sat 24 Nov 2007
at 01:36
  • msg #13

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Annubis breaks his circling pattern and follows Van. In just a few moments he passes the Corporal and takes the lead on route to the demon squad.
Moloch
GM, 1393 posts
Pluto Company
Sat 24 Nov 2007
at 04:04
  • msg #14

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The hovercycle with Reginald piloting and Osema on the back disappears into the treeline. The gargoyles stay just above the trees, flying, at least 50 feet apart.

The moment Annubis is within 3000 feet of one of the flying demons he begins firing lightning bolts from its' left hand at them. He hits them each a couple of times before they too disappear under the cover of the trees.

Van, Carver, Archangel and McDirth and crew are coming quickly behind them. Isis and Set will arrive before them, followed by the techno wizards and Solenstra.

... and Cannon Fodder behind them.
Moloch
GM, 1396 posts
Pluto Company
Mon 26 Nov 2007
at 13:26
  • msg #15

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Annubis keeps his speed and crashes through the canopy of the forest in search of the gargoyles. He smashes through trees as if they were blades of grass, showering the forest floor in branches and leaves, and splinters of wood.

A few moments later Isis and Set arrive and follow Annubis into the trees in search of the gargoyles. They spread out to cover a wide area and demolish the forest together.

Van, McDirth and his squad arrive moments after them. Followed by Carver and Archangel, then Sgt. Wraith and his squad, and finally by Cannon Fodder and his passengers.


Carver is first to notice the helmet that belonged to the Mystic Knight from 4th Platoon. Upon closer inspection... it becomes apparent the Brodkil defacated in it...
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:59, Mon 26 Nov 2007.
Feral
player, 27 posts
Human Mutant
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Mon 26 Nov 2007
at 14:13
  • msg #16

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Feral sniffs deeply a few times, "Feral track by nose. Bad people move to fast Feral no smell them."
Na - Wa
player, 67 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Tue 27 Nov 2007
at 01:34
  • msg #17

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Na-Wa looks around a bit before speaking

“Mean demon thing that plays with pee-pee went that way.” Na-Wa states pointing to the northeast, he then adds “Other one, that Na-Wa not know go that way.” Pointing to the west as he says so.
Moloch
GM, 1401 posts
Pluto Company
Wed 28 Nov 2007
at 04:36
  • msg #20

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

[ indeed... there must be some confusion... above the lake is a forest. The gargoyles and the hovercycle disappeared into the trees. All 4 targets are missing somewhere (presumably) in the forest. The juggernauts went searching for gargoyles but found nothing. When Van arrives, he has to guess where the hovercycle went. He should probably listen to the beast man and the psi-stalker. Because at this point, there is no guarantee they will find any of Osema's crew ever again. On th eplus side, the forest is L-shaped and no bigger than the lake. So if they leave the cover of the forest... they should be seen... any other questions? ]
Cannon Fodder
player, 172 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Wed 28 Nov 2007
at 05:38
  • msg #21

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"Your word is good enough for me."
CannonFodder takes off and flys in the direction it was indicated the Brodkil went.
"I'll need to know tho, can you track as well from this altitude?"
Na - Wa
player, 68 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Wed 28 Nov 2007
at 05:48
  • msg #22

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

As the Big Mountain Thing fly up in the air, Na-Wa still not fully understanding how something that big can fly looks up and replies.

“What is altitude? Na-Wa not knows that word.....”
Feral
player, 28 posts
Human Mutant
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Wed 28 Nov 2007
at 11:55
  • msg #23

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Feral hang on tightly to Fodder as the flight resumes, snarling, clearly ready to fight something... anything really at this point. Feral was very confused as he thought all these people were supposed to be on the same side, like he and his brother.
Van
player, 311 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Wed 28 Nov 2007
at 17:35
  • msg #24

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

[ in that case... ]

Van heads in the direction indicated by the retarded psi-stalker, who, though retarded, admittedly has vastly superior tracking abilities. He goes above the trees, trying to get ahead of their position and scan the other sides of the forest from 600ft up using infrared. He waits for Osema's hovercycle to emerge, prepared to fill him with hot plasma.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:08, Thu 29 Nov 2007.
Cannon Fodder
player, 173 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Thu 29 Nov 2007
at 08:25
  • msg #25

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"Altitutde is like height, or our distance from the ground."
Van
player, 312 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Fri 30 Nov 2007
at 03:32
  • msg #26

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

While patroling the skies, waiting for Osema to show Van tries to clarify, "Na-Wa, you said the Brodkil went northeast right? And he was on a hovercycle right? Was he with the Syvan?"

He maintains his search, scouting a wide area near the treeline on the other side of the forest, cycling through his multi-optics band. (NV, IR, Thermal) If he continues to see nothing he will adjust his pattern, swinging wider and descending lower. He flies quickly along his route so as to miss Osema's exit, and to cover as much ground as possible.
Na - Wa
player, 69 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 01:43
  • msg #27

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Cannon Fodder:
"Altitutde is like height, or our distance from the ground."


Confused by such words Na-Wa simply scratches his head....

"OK, Na-Wa don't know word distance."

Van:
"Na-Wa, you said the Brodkil went northeast right? And he was on a hovercycle right? Was he with the Syvan?"


The questions people asked totally confused Na-Wa, they used big words he did not know. Na-Wa then began to run in the direction he had Mean demon thing that plays with pee-pee, the Big Moutain Thing and Man in Air could follow him

"Mean demon thing that plays with pee-pee went this way, follow Na-Wa." Na-Wa then runs on all fours in the direction of where th Mean demon thing that plays with pee-pee went, and picks up speed going roughly 30 miles per hour.
Moloch
GM, 1405 posts
Pluto Company
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 15:30
  • msg #28

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van soon spots Reginald blast out of the forest on the hovercycle, followed by one of the gargoyles trying to keep up in the air. As half the squad moves to persue Osema's scent, Van and the juggernauts take off after the two fleeing north from the west side of the forest.

Na-Wa moves through the trees, along with Carver and Archangel, and McDirth and his crew. Cannon Fodder, Black Andy and Feral along with Sgt. Wraith and his crew fly above the trees waiting for Na-Wa or Archangel to locate Osema.
Annubis
NPC, 4 posts
Warhawk Iron Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 15:35
  • msg #29

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

When Annubis is within 3000 feet of Reginald, ignoring the gargoyle for now, he aims at the hovercycle and fires repeatedly from his 30 foot pike, lightning bolts at the back of Reginalds' hovercycle.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:50, Sat 01 Dec 2007.
Set
NPC, 2 posts
WingBlade Iron Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 15:50
  • msg #30

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Set flies straight for Nebress the gargoylr and plows into him going over 300 mph. The gargoyle tumbles through the air with Set as the juggernaut wraps his long blades around Nebress and begins slicing and stabbing. There is nothing Nebress can do... but get gutted alive a few hundred feet behind Reginald. Pieces of wings, arms and legs drop from the sky.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:26, Sat 01 Dec 2007.
Isis
NPC, 3 posts
Iron DragonFly Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 16:27
  • msg #31

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Isis adjusts his height to avoid allowing Nebress and Set get in his line of sight. The 35 foot tall Juggernaut holds out its' arms extended and fires off two volleys of three mini missiles each at Reginald.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:38, Sat 01 Dec 2007.
Van
player, 313 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 19:27
  • msg #32

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van maneuvers himself to fall in line with the Juggernauts, staying out of the way of Isis' mini-missiles. He brings his rifle to bear and fires repeated shots at Reggie. While the first shot flies wide, it serves as the warning of shots to come (not that the mini-missiles don't already do a bit of that themselves). He closes to a distance of 400 ft and maintains.

Radio: "Anubis, Isis, keep your distance from the Syvan unless he starts heading for more cover." he then adds "We've got Reggie and one of the gargoyles on this side. We're persuing north from the west side of the forest. Can I get a confirmation on which way Na-Wa is leading to Osema; in cardinal directions."

It occurs to him for a moment that Osema could be using this diversion to escape the forrest unnoticed. Van takes a moment to check his six.


ROLLS:
14:16, Today: Van rolled 20 using 1d20+8.
14:16, Today: Van rolled 19 using 1d20+8.
14:16, Today: Van rolled 15 using 1d20+8.
14:16, Today: Van rolled 10 using 1d20+8. Strike. - natural 2

14:19, Today: Van rolled 60 using 1d6x10.
14:19, Today: Van rolled 30 using 1d6x10.
14:18, Today: Van rolled 30 using 1d6x10.
14:18, Today: Van rolled 10 using 1d6x10. Damage. - misses

This message was last edited by the player at 19:30, Sat 01 Dec 2007.
Wraith
NPC, 6 posts
Human - Techno Wizard
Sgt. - HQ Platoon
Sat 1 Dec 2007
at 21:07
  • msg #33

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"We are headed north-east corporal. We can hear explosions... what's your status?"

Wraith and his sqwuad fly above the trees, scanning the ground below for any signs of Osema or Matyss.
Moloch
GM, 1408 posts
Pluto Company
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 13:33
  • msg #34

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Tyirrak and Vashti make their way over to the forest that Osema disappeared in, followed by Jelme, Tecumseh and Togorhul. Tyirrak is just as gifted in tracking the supernatural, and possibly more skilled than the two trackers already present.

Explosions can be heard to north west...

As Tyirrak follows his senses, they bring him to a crossroads, the Syvan went north west (where the explosions can be heard), and the brodkil went north east. There is no sign of either gargoyle.
Vashti the Bold
player, 22 posts
Jeridu
Private - 1st Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 15:05
  • msg #35

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Though Vashti accounts well for himself in the tracking efforts, it's obvious that the six-armed soldier must rely on mundane senses for such endeavors.  "I can see the trail split, friend, but from the look on your face you're obviously getting more information than I on the subject so lead on, MacDuff."
Moloch
GM, 1409 posts
Pluto Company
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 15:48
  • msg #36

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

[ not a literal crosroads. There is no path other than the trail of magic residue the demons leave. The crossroads just refers to them splitting up. ]
Vashti the Bold
player, 23 posts
Jeridu
Private - 1st Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 15:52
  • msg #37

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

PM
Moloch
GM, 1410 posts
Pluto Company
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 15:58
  • msg #38

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Vashti recognizes the obvious path the syvan on the hovercycle went. Reginald went west from here, and Osema went north East on foot. The gargoyles have left no visible tracks at all...

The explosions coming from the north west are most likely mini-missiles.
Tyirrak
player, 209 posts
Lanotaur Hunter
2nd LT - 1st Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 20:00
  • msg #39

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Tyirrak gestured at the cyberknights, "The Syvan went north-west. Join Corporal Van and pursue until destroyed. Cooperate with Corporal Van. Vashti, Osema is heading north-east. Your with me."

The Lanotaurs blade-tipped prehensile tail whipped out behind him as a balancing rudder as he cut into high speed, blazing across with leaps and sprints at a speed a juicer would envy.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:27, Sun 02 Dec 2007.
Moloch
GM, 1412 posts
Pluto Company
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 20:48
  • msg #40

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Tyirrak and Vashti are not too far from Carver, Wraith, McDirth and the others.

Na-Wa follows Osema' tracks almost to the edge of the forest. In the distance a small cliff face is spotted, with what could be a cave in teh side.
Lord Osema
player, 163 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 21:01
  • msg #41

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

PM:
This message was last edited by the player at 21:02, Sun 02 Dec 2007.
Na - Wa
player, 70 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 21:29
  • msg #42

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Na-Wa points to the cave in the side of the cliff “Na-wa thinks Mean demon that plays with pee-pee is in there, other bad thing with wings that call Na-Wa weak and small is close by hole too, Na-Wa not sure where.”

Na-Wa then looks around.....
Archangel
NPC, 8 posts
Kill Hound
Madtown Militia
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 21:32
  • msg #43

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Archangel pulls his bike up next to Na-Wa.

"Is right... demons are that way..."
This message was last edited by the player at 21:48, Sun 02 Dec 2007.
Vashti the Bold
player, 24 posts
Jeridu
Private - 1st Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 21:42
  • msg #44

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Vashti runs alongside the Lanotaur.  Though a grin is plastered to his face as he dodges and weaves through the trees following the demons' trail, the jeridu's eyes are intently watching the path ahead.  As he runs Vashti draws six of his swords, one for each hand, and tries hard to resist the impulse to speed ahead knowing his chances of finding the hated demon-spawn are much lower alone.
Na - Wa
player, 71 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 21:47
  • msg #45

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Na-Wa looks over to the Big mean dog "Should Na-Wa shoot gun into hole in ground? Sometime when Na-Wa hunt, Na-Wa shoot near creature Na-Wa not see. This sometimes makes it move and Na-Wa see it. Then Na-Wa kill and eat it."
Tyirrak
player, 210 posts
Lanotaur Hunter
2nd LT - 1st Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 22:05
  • msg #46

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

As Tyirrak runs, his head swiveling now and then as he tracks with senses that most others don't even understand, he slashes at undergrowth with one arm, where a blade has sprung out of his armor. The foliage impedes him not at all, and as he notices Vashti keeping up with him, cranks the speed up even more. He was relieved that he didn't have to slow down for the Jeridu.

Hah... if Zaneer was here, they could have a fine hunt.
Van
player, 315 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Sun 2 Dec 2007
at 23:05
  • msg #47

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Radio: "We're just fine. One-sided firefight. Let me know when you've got Osema and the other gargoyle."
Reginald
player, 117 posts
Syvan Warrior
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Mon 3 Dec 2007
at 04:38
  • msg #48

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Reginald, out of habit, throws up force field to stop the assault on his bike, but cannot stop the second. The blast doesn't kill him, but he is seriously wounded...
Moloch
GM, 1414 posts
Pluto Company
Mon 3 Dec 2007
at 11:47
  • msg #49

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The hovercycle Reginald stole from Lotus is rittled with shots from Van. The back section explodes, sending Reginald flying forwards. He cathes himself telekinetically, and ensures a safe landing. It is all for not, as he is hit with another volley of mini missiles, another stream of lightning bolts, Vans' continues assault.

After a few seconds, Reginald in lying on his back. His left arm is completely gone, and his left leg below the knee has been disintigrated.

Annubis hurls his 30 foot pike through the air. The pike follows its' magically-guided path, and Reginald can see it coming down for his face...
Reginald
player, 118 posts
Syvan Warrior
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Mon 3 Dec 2007
at 12:30
  • msg #50

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Coughing up blood, and nearly passing out from pain Reginald manages one last act of defiance and raises his right arm, extending his middle finger, "I will see you fucks in hell..."
Feral
player, 29 posts
Human Mutant
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Mon 3 Dec 2007
at 14:27
  • msg #51

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Feral crouches sniffing the air, a look of foul intent on his face. "Demon things bad?" he asks for the first time, not that he really cared one way or the other. "Big ugly yell at pretty lady... big ugly in there?" referring to Nebriss. His anger began to grow.
Annubis
NPC, 5 posts
Warhawk Iron Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Mon 3 Dec 2007
at 23:14
  • msg #52

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The pike returns back to Annubis' hands after crushing Reginalds' face. The juggernaut lands where Reginald was killed to ensure he is dead, and then removes his crushed head. Annubis intends on bringing it as he returns the others in the air.
Van
player, 316 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Tue 4 Dec 2007
at 01:03
  • msg #53

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van lets Annubis verify the kill while he swings around to check on Set and the gargoyle. If he finds the struggle still ensuing he will try to get in a few shots. Radio: "Reggie's ash. Lotus' bike isn't in great shape -- sorry hun. Status on Osema?"
Set
NPC, 3 posts
WingBlade Iron Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Tue 4 Dec 2007
at 01:25
  • msg #54

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Pieces of Nebress fall to the ground, and Set displays the head of the gargoyle on one of his arm blades to show Van that the gargoyle is dead as well.
Cannon Fodder
player, 174 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Tue 4 Dec 2007
at 07:13
  • msg #56

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"Never seem to fly fast enough to make it in time to actually DO anything...gotta work on that."
Moloch
GM, 1415 posts
Pluto Company
Tue 4 Dec 2007
at 11:57
  • msg #57

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

PM
Van
player, 319 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Tue 4 Dec 2007
at 18:59
  • msg #58

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

With that concluded, Van flies down to inspect Reggie and the crash site. Meanwhile he waits to hear word about Osema. Radio: "Nebress is down too. We've got heads."
McDirth
NPC, 4 posts
Human - Gunslinger
Madtown Militia - Law
Thu 6 Dec 2007
at 23:48
  • msg #59

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"are you two sure he is inside?" McDirth asks from atop his hovercycle.
Archangel
NPC, 9 posts
Kill Hound
Madtown Militia
Thu 6 Dec 2007
at 23:52
  • msg #60

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Archangel turns his head and clashes his teeth together to form a snarl, as if he had taken offense to something McDirth had said.

"He is sure... I am sure..."
Carver
player, 31 posts
Big Sam
The Garbage Man
Thu 6 Dec 2007
at 23:53
  • msg #61

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The speakers on Carvers' modified Glitter Boy-killer Powered Armour boom to life as Carver bellows out "How deep is the cave? "
Wraith
NPC, 7 posts
Human - Techno Wizard
Sgt. - HQ Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 00:00
  • msg #62

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Wraiths' crew springs to life, and without verbal order, they all know what to do and all four of them move closer to the cave. They each cast several spells and then moved in front of the cave entrance.

"No brodkil will get through those forcefields."
Banshee
NPC, 7 posts
Human - Techno Wizard
Pvt - HQ Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 00:06
  • msg #63

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Banshee walks up closer and stares into the cave to see how deep it is and try to spot where Osema might be. She is obviously using magic of some sort to see down a small cave in the middle of the night.
Lord Osema
player, 164 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 03:01
  • msg #64

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

PM:
This message was last edited by the player at 03:03, Fri 07 Dec 2007.
Banshee
NPC, 8 posts
Human - Techno Wizard
Pvt - HQ Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 22:13
  • msg #66

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Osema is spotted at the back of the cave in a prone position and takes a shot at Banshee. The energy is absorbed by a forcefield at the cave entrance. It is protecting Banshee and imprisoning the brodkil within the confines of the cave... Lord Osema... is trapped.

Banshee jumps as Osema's gunfire startles her at first. But after realizing his helpless situation she grins, and almost laughs at him. She turns to respond to her sergeant.

"Maybe 30 feet... he is at the back cowering like an injured cat."
This message was last edited by the player at 22:14, Fri 07 Dec 2007.
Wraith
NPC, 7 posts
Human - Techno Wizard
Sgt. - HQ Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 22:19
  • msg #67

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

a half-dozen rocks drop to the ground from above the cave entrance or perhaps from the trees. One of them rolls far too well to be a rock and rests against Wraiths' foot with a small 'thud'.

He turns to face McDirth and the mercenaries. His face is painted with fear; eyes bulging, and the veins in his neck grow to three times their original size as he yells "GRENADES!!!!!!!!!". He then throws himself to the dirt and puts as much distance as he can between himself and the compact explosives.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:20, Fri 07 Dec 2007.
Matyss
NPC, 9 posts
Gargoyle - mercenary
Mercenary - 6th Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 22:29
  • msg #68

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The gargoyle suddenly appears in the trees above. Matyss' massive wings flap, crashing into trees and shattering branches on his way down. With his descent towards the ground at the cave entrance slowed to a 'controlled fall', Matyss takes aim with his giant rail gun at the ground intending on destroying the techno wizards to release the sub-demon inside the cave.

The gargoyles' rail gun echoes throughout the quiet forest. Even Van and the juggernauts along with Tyirrak and Vashti can hear the shots. They know they are close to the others now.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:31, Fri 07 Dec 2007.
McDirth
NPC, 5 posts
Human - Gunslinger
Madtown Militia - Law
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 22:37
  • msg #69

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

McDirth and the other three deputies take cover behind their hovercycles to shield them from the blast. McDirth calls out "He's above us!" and opens fire on Matyss. The other deputies join in. All four of them armed with laser-assault rifles.
Na - Wa
player, 72 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Fri 7 Dec 2007
at 22:37
  • msg #70

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Seeing the flying creature Na-Wa fires his CP-30 pulse pistol at it several times in succession while it was busy shooting those closer to the cave.
Lord Osema
player, 165 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Sat 8 Dec 2007
at 02:10
  • msg #71

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

PM:
Vashti the Bold
player, 25 posts
Jeridu
Private - 1st Platoon
Sat 8 Dec 2007
at 03:32
  • msg #72

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

At the sound of the ripping gunfire ahead, Vashti pours on the speed and tears ahead cutting a swath through the undergrowth.  His limbs blur as the six-armed swordsman allows himself his full speed, or at least as much as is possible in the woods.  I've got you now, you unnatural bastards!  The fierce thought is accompanied by a cold grin on Vashti's face.
Moloch
GM, 1423 posts
Pluto Company
Sun 9 Dec 2007
at 18:55
  • msg #73

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Matyss has hit Sgt. Wraith and his squad several times, and after the grenades go off, there is no telling (without closer inspection) if any of the four are still alive.

The forcefields drop and Lord Osema comes charging out of the cave to join the fray. He blasts away at McDirth and his deputees with his one remaining arm, blowing pieces from their hovercyles as they take cover. McDirth tries to take a shot, and takes a blast to his face, melting the top half of his head. He slumps forward lifelessly against his bike.

Tyirrak and Vashti arrive just after Van and the Juggernauts appear overhead.







xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

             Osema
                Matyss

McDirth
+ + +

                       Carver
   Na-Wa                  Archangel
    Feral
       Black Andy

             Fodder

Van+Juggernauts

       Tyirrak + Vashti
           cyber knights


This message was last edited by the GM at 19:04, Sun 09 Dec 2007.
Na - Wa
player, 73 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sun 9 Dec 2007
at 21:58
  • msg #74

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Seeing that the demon that plays with his pee coming out of the cave and shots at him with his CP-30 pulse pistol three times then reloads the E-clip after it doesn’t fire a fourth time.  All the while Na-Wa is trying to find something to hide behind when the demon or its winged friend shoots back at him.
Bruce The Rune Sword
NPC, 13 posts
Current Owner:
Na-Wa
Sun 9 Dec 2007
at 22:03
  • msg #75

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Wohn-Ecke does his part int he battle, hoping that no one will fugure out it was him that did what he is about to do.
Van
player, 320 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Sun 9 Dec 2007
at 22:23
  • msg #76

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Branches fall from the canopy as the Iron Juggernauts decend into the forest, clearing a path that Van follows into the fight. "Alright, game plan;" he ordered before they arrived, "Anubis, hit the gargoyle with a long-range spear attack then provide support for Isis as he engages the gargoyle hand to hand. Isis, put up a forcefield via Ball Lightning to maximize damage in the melee. Set, I want you to drop a 10ft Ball of Ice on the brodkil and then hit him with steam. Adjust accordingly, but you have your targets."

As the hole opens in the canopy Van has his rifle ready, steadying himself for a clear shot at Osema. As soon as he has it he fires his payload as quickly as he can, keeping his sights trained on the shoulder of Osema's gun arm. He's not going to kill him fast -- that would be too easy.
Cannon Fodder
player, 177 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Tue 11 Dec 2007
at 03:29
  • msg #77

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

CannonFodder deposits his riders onto the ground as gently but as quickly as he can, then flies up to offer aid to those battling the Gargoyle. It seems natural as the Gargoyle is in flight as well as he.

(going to try to slash the Gargoyles gun with Forearmblades)
Lord Osema
player, 166 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Tue 11 Dec 2007
at 03:56
  • msg #78

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Osema runs out gun blazing and howling like a banshee paying no real attention to his own well being. It is obvious he has given up on escape and intends to try and at least take a few of his tormentors down with him.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:04, Tue 11 Dec 2007.
Tyirrak
player, 211 posts
Lanotaur Hunter
2nd LT - 1st Platoon
Tue 11 Dec 2007
at 04:40
  • msg #79

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Tyirrak simply moves forward with liquid grace as his blades slide out of his armor, intent on dicing his prey. A small frown of annoyance goes unnoticed under his helmet... annoyance that he had not the chance to deal with the Brodkil alone. Hardly a worthy hunt with all these distractions.

Still..

He began to weave as he neared Osema, then lashed out with a bladed instep as he spun, his muscular bladed tail whipping around as he made a full circle.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:59, Wed 12 Dec 2007.
Vashti the Bold
player, 26 posts
Jeridu
Private - 1st Platoon
Tue 11 Dec 2007
at 16:57
  • msg #80

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Vashti streaks out of the forest, moving at an unbelievable clip, and heads straight for the gargoyle defending Osema.  The jeridu barely breaks stride to leap intervening obstacles, moving as if in a dance with each limb placed precisely where it needs to be at a given time.

As he nears the demons, Vashti swords lick out towards the gargoyle but he doesn't slow.  Instead, the jeridu uses the cliff-face behind the demons to redirect his charge back towards the gargoyle.  Vashti's swords flash in and out, striking a sharp staccato rhythm on the demon's stone-like skin.
Feral
player, 30 posts
Human Mutant
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Tue 11 Dec 2007
at 18:09
  • msg #81

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Feral snarls, or was it a smile... and races towards the gargoyle, there is no reasoning with him now, he as been unleashed. At this point, only Doc and then that is not likely at this point. Once within about 15 feet Feral leaps...
Lord Osema
player, 167 posts
Brodkil War Lord
Mercenary - HQ Platoon
Wed 12 Dec 2007
at 23:29
  • msg #82

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Seeing that the end is near, what with the freakish mongrel man, the six-armed pretty boy and the Lanotaur all converging near one spot, he leaps up closing the last ten feet or so to land near Matyss. He is not even shooting anymore when he screams out in a mix of pure hatred and glee. "I WILL SEE YOU MOTHERFUCKERS IN HELL!" Instead of reaching for his gun in those final seconds he reaches down to fondle his penis.
Matyss
NPC, 10 posts
Gargoyle - mercenary
Mercenary - 6th Platoon
Wed 12 Dec 2007
at 23:48
  • msg #83

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Matyss ignores the surrounding members of Pluto Company and focuses on finishing off the techno wizards laying defenseless at his feet. He stomps on Sergeant Wraiths' head three times until the helmet cracks and his skull is crushed. All the while he blasts away at Ghouls' back with his rail gun. The corporals' body is turned to mush in a matter of seconds. Banshee and Dragon are still on the ground, unconcious, and blown several feet away from the grenades. There is no telling if they still live.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:49, Wed 12 Dec 2007.
Moloch
GM, 1424 posts
Pluto Company
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 01:18
  • msg #84

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Na – Wa takes cover behind a tree, his shots had little effect on the gargoyles body armour. Four blasts and there were only three small black scorch marks on Matyss’ chestplate… the fourth shot missed completely. He peaks back around to take aim at Osema as he exits the cave and opens fire on the one-armed brodkil.

Matyss’ armour is heavily trashed by the time Osema gets out of the cave from the constant fire of Carver, Archangel, and Black Andy. Soon after McDirth is killed by Osema, he stands to his feet. Missing the top half of his head he charges at Matyss, leaving a faint trail of red mist behind his head as he runs.

Lord Osema leaps to Matyss’ side and masterbates one last time before he is slaughtered. Matyss doesn’t give up quite so easily and opens fire on Na-Wa turning the tree the psi-stalker was using for cover to splinters.

Branches fall from the canopy as the Iron Juggernauts descend into the forest, clearing a path that Van follows into the fight. The massive Cannon Fodder chops through several trees with his forearm blades and slices the barrel of his rail gun off.

Matyss lets out a war cry as he drops the destroyed rail gun and draws two swords just in time before being hit in the face with a 30 foot long spear from Annubis. The 12 foot gargoyle is knocked staggering back into the cliff-face and drops both his swords.

Feral leaps the distance and begins to pummel the gargoyle in the face, tearing strips of flesh off with his bare hands. Matyss’ eye and several teeth are sent flying into the others.

Both the gargoyle and Osema are then blasted with bolts of lightning nearly shattering their armour.

Isis doesn’t slow down and flies into Matyss cracking the entire cliff with the impact and then starts to chop Matyss limb from limb while he screams in pain… the same way he killed Nebress… Feral had jumped away just in time…

The massive Juggernaut knocked Osema to his knees and forced him to hold himself with his remaining arm as his armour crumbles away.

Van opens fire on the crew-less warlord, melting his shoulder and severing the other arm. Just before he is hit with a ball of ice formed from nowhere flattening the arm-less sub demon to the ground on his face.

Tyirrak and Vashti arrive moments later. They stab and slice poor Osema into pieces before the cyber knights could get within sword range.

Tyirrak had the most warning. He had sensed exactly what Osema had done just before he died and managed to save himself by leaping away from the body. Vashti, Feral, Isis, Tecumseh and Togorhul had no chance to dodge the explosion. A fusion block in Lord Osema’s knapsack detonates vaporizing nearly everything in a ten foot radius.

Tecumseh was on the edge of its’ radius and was pulled back by Jelme just a millisecond too late leaving Tecumseh with no face or hands and the rest of his armour is melting to his chest while he half screams and half gurgles in pain and terror. There is no trace of Togorhul, he is gone just like the trees in the radius.

Vashti is left on the ground in his armour after the explosion, otherwise unharmed. Isis is merely scorched by the damage and has already begun to regenerate.

The rest are left staring at a few tree tops crashing to the ground after their trunks were disintegrated. Lord Osema is gone and Matyss is now a stain on the surroundings.
Cannon Fodder
player, 179 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 03:38
  • msg #85

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

CannonFodder reaches down to pick up and examine the two swords dropped by the Gargoyle.
"Well, they are dead. So I guess we can't really question them too much now."
Van
player, 321 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 07:25
  • msg #86

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

'Jesus Lord, I should've realized...' The desperation of Osema's last 'fuck you' took the young Techno-Wizard by surprise in the same instant he vows never to underestimate a cornered dog.

He takes cover from debris and any danger to his person. Amid the cracking of wood and the roar of the explosion Van hears Tecumseth's scream of pain. Realizing the Cyber-Knight is either the worst off (or at least the loudest) he snaps up and rushes over to see to him. "Medic!"

Specializing in repair of the inanimate and not so much of tissue (or even the cybernetic armor that protects the knight's vitals) he tries to clear the area to facilitate someone else's expertise.

Radio: "This is Van. Osema and company are down, but we've lost some people and we've got injured."
Jelme
NPC, 56 posts
Human - Cyber Knight
Merc LT. - 5th Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 12:49
  • msg #87

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Jelme's face is washed with terror as he watches Tecumseh scream in pain on the ground. He takes his eyes of the knight just for a moment to speak to Van.

"We didn't bring a medic... they are all back at Madtown..."

Feral lets out a groan from under a bush. His flesh is still baking, crackling and fizzing in the cool night air. Smoke rises up from dozens of holes in his skin, and one or two areas are bubbling... Feral is alive... for now...
This message was last edited by the player at 12:57, Thu 13 Dec 2007.
Feral
player, 31 posts
Human Mutant
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 13:02
  • msg #88

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Feral doesn't move...
Isis
NPC, 4 posts
Iron DragonFly Juggernaut
no rank - 1st Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 13:05
  • msg #89

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

The insect like juggernaut speaks emotionlessly to Van "I can carry the wounded back to Madtown, as can my brethren."



One of the vanguard brawlers with McDirth walks over to the blast area looking for any remains of McDirth... but finds nothing. ALl that is left are the pieces of skull blown into the trees when osema shot him.
Van
player, 323 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 17:58
  • msg #90

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

He gives a nod to Isis. "Isis, take Tecumseth. Anubis, grab that one." motioning to Feral. Whoever seems to be the next worse off, Set is still available.

Radio: "Sarah, the Juggernauts are en route with the injured. What's your position?"
Cannon Fodder
player, 181 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 19:09
  • msg #91

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

CannonFodder takes a break from examining the swords the Gargoyle dropped to interject some possibly useful information.

"If I may interject, I have some medical training tho no supplys on me to treat the wounded. Also I'm not used to patients the size of humans, but it might do more harm then good to transport them in this condition. Tho it will take longer, it may be safer to bring the Medics to them."
Van
player, 324 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Thu 13 Dec 2007
at 22:41
  • msg #92

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van looks at the giant as he turns away from the loot. His tone is serious "Well you certainly are a mountain of wisdom over there. Nice of you to take a fucking break from your day job appraising merchendise to tend to the dying."

Radio again: "Scratch that Sarah. Relay your position to Isis and have him pick you up. It was a fusion block; so I guess, have whatever shit you need to deal with that."

Seeing that he has one shot left on his e-clip he fires in frustration out into the forest, splitting a large branch off of a tree somewhere. He reloads.
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:24, Sat 15 Dec 2007.
Na - Wa
player, 75 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 02:44
  • msg #93

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Na-Wa felt two things hit him really hard, before the world went black, then he woke up to Wohn-Ecke mind taking to him.

Walking over to where the others are Na-Wa looks at those that are hurt. After looking up into the air and talking to nobody in particular

"Oh OK"

Na-Wa goes over to the man who just shot his gun into the forest, who seems to be in charge (Van), so Na-Wa told him what Wohn-Ecke just told him.

“Wohn-Ecke, told me that he can fix people inside.”
Bruce The Rune Sword
NPC, 14 posts
Current Owner:
Na-Wa
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 02:47
  • msg #94

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

PM
Van
player, 324 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 07:29
  • msg #95

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van's frustration is less than allayed. "What the fuck are you talking about?"
Jelme
NPC, 57 posts
Human - Cyber Knight
Merc LT. - 5th Platoon
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 11:23
  • msg #96

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Jelme looks up to Van and the juggernauts for a moment... as Tecumseh loses consciousness.

"Don't just bring McKnight... Ahnaka Kale and Oksana are powerful healers as well. I believe Oksana can teleport..."

-radio-

"Oksana and Ahnaka we could use both of you as well. Please hurry..."
This message was last edited by the player at 11:42, Sat 15 Dec 2007.
Na - Wa
player, 76 posts
Psi-Stalker
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 16:03
  • msg #97

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Van:
Van's frustration is less than allayed. "What the fuck are you talking about?"


Na-Wa pulls his sword out of the sheath it is kept in along his back.

"This Wohn-Ecke, he mind talks to to Na-Wa. He tell tell Na-Wa he already fix some people." Na-Wa then points to the still smoldering bodies of Feral, and Tecumseh.

"Wohn-Ecke tell Na-Wa that he make it so they can live one more hour, what ever that is."
Van
player, 327 posts
Human Techno-Wizard
Corporal - 1st Platoon
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 18:06
  • msg #98

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Almost ready to defend himself to Jelme for not knowing everyone's specialty, Na-Wa draws his sword and puts Van on edge. He turns his attention to the psi-stalker. Stepping out of his way he gives him the green light, "Permission to proceed Mercenary Na-Wa..."
Moloch
GM, 1428 posts
Pluto Company
Sat 15 Dec 2007
at 19:07
  • msg #99

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

Oksana is first to arrive, followed by McKnight and Ahnaka a few minutes later. Feral and Tecumseh are stabilized and Banshee and Dragon regain consciousness.

The left over loot from the dead and the demons are gathered, before returning back to Madtown.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:08, Sat 15 Dec 2007.
Cannon Fodder
player, 184 posts
Adarok
Mercenary - 4th Platoon
Sun 16 Dec 2007
at 02:36
  • msg #100

Re: C8 : Graveyard Squad

"Van, I am not greedy nor am I uncaring. However without tools of the proper size I am medically useless aside from giving advice, so that is what I did."

By way of demonstraight Cannon reaches his hands down for Van to examine, his fingers are as big around as a grown man's arm....
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